Mangomom77 Posted February 18, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2015 We just returned home from our cruise and I wanted to share some important info for those planning to visit the Cruzan Rum Factory on St. Croix. We took the ship excursion which was awesome. I definitely recommend it. The only thing is that the ship does not tell you is that the factory is a credit card only facility. They DO NOT except cash for anything. We asked why this info was not shared with us. Were told that the ships are aware of this policy but that they do not tell their passengers. It was a huge disappointment to us as we had planned to purchase the rum that we cannot get here at home. Not to mention the hat and t-shirt my husband had been hoping to bring home. It is our personal practice to travel with cash when we go shopping on the islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je2ter Posted February 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for the info! Can you describe the tour. How fun was it.. How much rum did you get to drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangomom77 Posted February 24, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for the info! Can you describe the tour. How fun was it.. How much rum did you get to drink? It was pretty much like any other rum factory. They walk you thru the process where you get to see the huge drums of molasses and yeast doing its thing. By the way, the molasses smelled AWESOME! Then you get to go in the barrel storage area. They give you 2 tickets good for either rum punch or pina coladas. The punch was too strong for me. You are able to stand at the bar and partake in as many sample shots as you want. My hubby loved this part. Our tour guide was Valerie, she was awesome, too. I definitely recommend going, just remember to take your credit card if you want to purchase anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted February 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I gotta tell you as a local I'm so sorry that the ship didn't tell you! The distillery hasn't taken cash in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAsailors2 Posted March 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Anyone know how many bottles of rum may be purchased and taken back on board Celebrity? I'm pretty sure they will take it from you when returning to the ship and give it back when debarking, but we don't want to buy more than they allow. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Anyone know how many bottles of rum may be purchased and taken back on board Celebrity? I'm pretty sure they will take it from you when returning to the ship and give it back when debarking, but we don't want to buy more than they allow. Thanks I can't speak for celebrity specifically but the standard limit for air travel and boats is 6 liters per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAsailors2 Posted March 21, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks, Drake. Your posts have been most helpful as we begin planning for Feb. 2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom012 Posted April 27, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2015 We will be down there soon. I heard about going to this Rum factory. I'm not sure that Royal Caribbean has an excursion for this. I haven't seen it yet. Is this something where we can get off the ship and just find a taxi and go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted April 27, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yeah just grab a taxi by the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted April 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 27, 2015 The ships want you to buy rum onboard, so they will tell you very little that doesn't benefit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationlady Posted April 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 30, 2015 We took the Rum Tour on our own, when we rented the car for the day on the island. It is definitely a fun tour as it was only $8 per person and it included two drinks. Where else can you go and get two drinks for $8. You can see my post with pictures from the tour. This was a great island to visit with beautiful beaches. Very easy to drive around. Get out and explore, totally different than from St Thomas. http://winenchocolate.com/our-day-in-st-croix/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuntMD Posted May 19, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Went yesterday with my folks and inlaws (all in their 70s) and had a great time. You will need to handle stairs and this is a real tour unlike Bacardi in San Juan. CEH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenfs5 Posted May 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 20, 2015 how long does the tour last? do you know what the times are that it is offered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuntMD Posted May 20, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Tours are about 25 minutes every 1/2 hour. At the end you get 2 mixed cocktails and 4 tastings. Learned a bunch of stuff but that is what I like in a tour. As the the temp is is HOT right now. We are on the east end and the wind is comping from the south so not as nice on the north facing deck. Head back on Sat. CEH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted May 21, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Tours are about 25 minutes every 1/2 hour. At the end you get 2 mixed cocktails and 4 tastings. Learned a bunch of stuff but that is what I like in a tour. As the the temp is is HOT right now. We are on the east end and the wind is comping from the south so not as nice on the north facing deck. Head back on Sat. CEH You ever going to come join me for a beer out west before you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChucktownSteve Posted May 23, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 23, 2015 While you are allowed to bring back five ltrs of liquor plus one made in the U.S. Virgin Island (total six per person) as long as you visit a USVI. I usually buy 13 Ltr bottles for my DW and myself. I do declare the extra bottle but because the paperwork is more work than the duty they can collect, I've never been charged duty on the 13th ltr. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoopTennis Posted June 26, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 26, 2015 We took the Rum Tour on our own, when we rented the car for the day on the island. It is definitely a fun tour as it was only $8 per person and it included two drinks. Where else can you go and get two drinks for $8. You can see my post with pictures from the tour. This was a great island to visit with beautiful beaches. Very easy to drive around. Get out and explore, totally different than from St Thomas. http://winenchocolate.com/our-day-in-st-croix/ Hi, i enjoyed your review of your day in St Croix -- for your rental car, would it hold 4 people? and do you remember if they had options to rent a larger van? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Lions Posted July 4, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 4, 2015 How much is the taxi to cruzan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borcherk Posted July 18, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Obviously they will not drink :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationlady Posted July 23, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 23, 2015 The car would hold 4 people. When you reserve a car, you can reserve a larger car than the one we got. We always go for the smallest car on the islands as it is easier to park.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationlady Posted July 23, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Kids are allowed on the tour, there were several on our tour with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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